Washington County Sheriff’s Office seeking bigger budget in 2024, citing need to raise pay

Must raise pay to keep up with other area agencies, deputy says

August 23, 2023 at 7:18 a.m.

by Tom Sissom

The Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Washington County Detention Center is seen Aug. 27, 2021, in Fayetteville. (File Photo/NWA Democrat-Gazette/Andy Shupe)
The Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Washington County Detention Center is seen Aug. 27, 2021, in Fayetteville. (File Photo/NWA Democrat-Gazette/Andy Shupe)


FAYETTEVILLE -- Citing the fast-rising pay at area law enforcement agencies, the Washington County Sheriff's Office will be seeking about $1.6 million in raises in its 2024 budget.

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